Ogenyi Onazi Returns to Trabzonspor Training, Casting Doubt on Birmingham Move

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi’s anticipated move to English Championship club Birmingham from Turkish top-flight team Trabzonspor is now shrouded in uncertainty as he resumes training with his current club.

Recent reports had suggested that Onazi was on the brink of a transfer to Birmingham City, with a reported €4.5 million deal in the works. However, according to Turkish daily newspaper Hurriyet, Onazi has been instructed to rejoin his teammates in preparation for their upcoming clash against Fenerbahce this Sunday.

The proposed move to Birmingham had encountered a hurdle due to work permit issues, which led to a delay in the transfer proceedings. Onazi, who still has three years remaining on his contract with Trabzonspor, was notably absent from their squad in their season opener, a 2-1 victory against Imoh Ezekiel’s Konyaspor.

The uncertainty surrounding Onazi’s potential move to Birmingham adds a layer of intrigue to his future in European football. The Nigerian midfielder has been a stalwart presence in the Super Eagles’ midfield and boasts a wealth of experience at both the domestic and international levels.

As the situation continues to develop, football enthusiasts and pundits alike will be closely monitoring Onazi’s next move, which could have significant implications for both Trabzonspor and Birmingham City in their respective campaigns.